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The 2014 Orca Awards – Best Crossword

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Sam Donaldson

Orcas Week now concludes (finally!) with the coveted award for Best Crossword. Before we get to the big honor, thanks to Amy for giving me permission to run with this idea. It’s both fun and inspirational to take a closer … Continue reading →

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The 2014 Orca Awards – Individual Honors

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Sam Donaldson

On this, the penultimate day of Orcas Week, we present the Bob Klahn Award for Most Outstanding Clue and the Margaret Farrar Constructor of the Year Award. Tomorrow, of course, is the final Orca for Best Crossword. Here’s how Orcas … Continue reading →

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The 2014 Orca Awards – Best Gimmick Crossword

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Sam Donaldson

Welcome back! It’s now Day Five of Orcas Week, our annual celebration of exceptional crosswords from 2014. Today we present the award for Best Gimmick Crossword, a puzzle that employs a unique twist or novel concept. After today there are … Continue reading →

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The 2014 Orca Awards – Best Crossword Nominees

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Sam Donaldson

Hollywoodland may be all abuzz about the upcoming Oscars, but Crosswordland is looking forward to the 2014 Orca Awards, coming to this website on Sunday, March 1! As in prior years (namely 2011, 2012, and 2013), the Orcas will honor … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Amy Reynaldo
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Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Amy Reynaldo

Last-minute holiday shopping needs for the other puzzlers in your life? Consider a gift subscription to a crossword! Here are a few options: Fireball crossword, edited by Peter Gordon, constructed by Peter and contributors American Values Club crossword, edited by … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Amy Reynaldo

Two hot tips: This is the final week to get in on Patrick Merrell‘s Kickstarter project, a kids’ book called Zep (in the Curse of the Evil Dr. Sumac Who Lives Next Door), written and illustrated by Pat himself, with … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Amy Reynaldo
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Amy Reynaldo
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Amy Reynaldo
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